Respect Life Month Information
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2019-2020 USCCB Respect Life Program
Each week during Respect Life Month, the Update we focus one of the 2019-2020 USCCB Respect Life Program’s topics with a spiritual work of mercy suggestion, corporal work of mercy suggestion, & a bit of pertinent information…The Unborn/Abortion
Spiritual works of mercy…
- Pray for those who are being coerced to have an abortion.
- Pray for those who are without support during pregnancy.
Corporal works of mercy you can do…- Participate in 40 Days for Life
- Collect diapers for ACCESS Pregnancy
Articles to read, share…
What To Do When Friend Is Considering Abortion
10 Ways To Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting
Adoption
Spiritual works of mercy…
- Pray for those precious souls awaiting Adoption from our foster care system in Louisiana
- Pray for those who are in the process of placing a child for Adoption
- Pray for those who are waiting to adopt their child
Corporal works of mercy you can do…
- Send a Walmart gift card to Catholic Charities Adoption Services to assist their birth families
Articles to read, share…
Infertility/Reproductive TechnologiesA spiritual work of mercy…
- Pray for those who are struggling with Infertility
Corporal works of mercy you can do…
- Donate a copy of "The Infertility Companion for Catholics: Spiritual & Practical Support for Couples" to Dr. Susan Caldwell for her patients (East Jefferson General Hospital – Lakeview Clinic at 7030 Canal BLVD, New Orleans 504-503-6760)
- Talk to your pastor about including a pamphlet on infertility where your parish has educational materials
- Include contact information about Dr. Susan Caldwell's assistance in your parish bulletin
Articles to read, share…
Healing after Abortion
Spiritual works of mercy…
- Pray for those who will attend our upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
- Pray for healing in marriages affected by abortion
- Participate in our Spiritual Bouquet this month for the November Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
Corporal works of mercy you can do…- Sponsor a retreatant who will be making a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
- Write a note/card of encouragement to one who will be making a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
- Make a donation to St. Vincent Maternity Clinic to sponsor a momma & her baby
- Contact the Office of Catholic Cemeteries to sponsor a name of a baby on the Rachel Weeping statue
Articles to read, share…
Healing within a Marriage from an Abortion
End of Life/ Assisted Suicide
Spiritual works of mercy…
- Pray for those who are near death
- Pray for those who participate in assisted suicide
Corporal works of mercy you can do…
- Contact Angels' Place to find out about items you could donate to help the children & their parents
- Make the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops' Health Care Advanced Directive for Catholics available at your parish
- Consider becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for those who are hospitalized, homebound, etc. Speak to your pastor about helping in this way
- Contact Christopher Homes to find out about visiting residents who do not normally have visitors
Articles to read, share…
Top 10 Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide